10 Equine Dentistry Resources on TheHorse.com

February is the American Veterinary Medical Association’s national pet dental health month, and dental care is just one important aspect to keeping horses happy, healthy, and comfortable. To help you brush up on your equine dental knowledge, we've scoured our archives and collected 10 important resources available to you for free on TheHorse.com.

Find more equine dentistry information by searching "dentistry" or by visiting the dentistry and dental problem subtopics on TheHorse.com.

Article: Year by Year, Tooth by ToothAnswers to equine dental-care questions will vary with each individual horse and circumstance. Horses do, however, have some general tendencies based on age, gender, career, overall health, and dental health that provide guidelines from which to make recommendations. Read More

Article: Back to Basics: Equine Dental Terminology and AnatomyWhen discussing our dental health, we are familiar with commonly used terms such as plaque, cavity, and root canal. But discussing our horses' teeth can be a bit more confusing: Mesial. Occlusal surface. Interproximal space. Here's a rundown of the equine dentistry terms you need to know, and how your horse's teeth are aligned. Read More

Ask the Vet Live: Equine Dental CareYour horse's teeth are pretty amazing. They show his (approximate) age, allow him to chew feed and forage, and create a bit space for riding. They can also cause ulceration and pain if not well-managed. Two veterinarians answer questions and discuss the latest advances in horse dental care during this audio event. Listen Now

Article: 20 Things Your Horse's Teeth are Telling YouEquine dentistry coverage usually focuses on particular conditions and is presented as a highly technical review of specific research. For a more straightforward approach, we collected insight about the equine mouth from a veterinary dental provider. Here are 20 fun, useful, or otherwise interesting equine oral health facts. Read More

Article: Keeping the Bitted Horse's Mouth HealthyResearchers' understanding of how bits and horses' mouths interact is far superior than that of decades ago, but the ideal combination of factors to keep bitted mouths healthy remains just out of reach. According to one equine veterinarian and dentist, however, using gentle hands, as well as bit seats—among other elements—can contribute to a healthy equine mouth. Read More

Article: Restorative Dentistry in HorsesA trip to the dentist isn't what it used to be. Human dentists can now easily fix nearly any problem a patient might complain about, from cavities to broken teeth. Dental care for horses isn't quite to this point, but recent advancements made in the field of equine restorative dentistry are giving owners options when faced with some dental disorders. Read More

Article: Managing Deciduous Teeth in Young HorsesMost horse owners are privy to caring for their adult horses' teeth and diligent in obtaining proper dental care. But caring for foals' and young horses' deciduous (or simply put, baby) teeth is a little different, at least from a veterinary standpoint. Read More

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